The 4 inch FPV racing revolution is coming. The SuperLight 4R is here to lead the way. This craft is a departure from conventional thinking with regard to what is possible from a 4 inch racer. It is also a departure from conventional thinking with regard to the proper electronics setup to get the most out of this little beast. Please review our RCGroups discussion about the 4R below and also pay close attention to the required electronics setup link below. Yes, a 4 inch craft can be faster than a 5 inch.
Features
- Thrust/weight equal to a 5" craft but DRASTICALLY reduced overall mass
- Sub 150 gram AUW (no lipo) possible
- Tough as nails
- 167mm XL frame geometry
- Easy to build
- Easy to maintain
- 4mm removable arm braces included in the kit
- 2.5mm and 3.5mm main frame plate options available
- Fits 'standard sized' electronics
- Knurled black anodized standoffs (27mm long)
- Multiple Vtx / FPV antenna mounting options
- Innovative Vtx / FPV antenna mount made of flexible TPU.
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched quality materials
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched quality fasteners
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched performance
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched customer support
Specifications
- 38 grams (2.5mm option)
- 49 grams (3.5mm option)
- AUW possible: below150 grams (no lipo)
- Material: Twill Weave 3K Matte CF
- Top plate: 1.5mm thick
- Frame Type: XL
- Frame Size: 167mm
- Max camera angle: 65 degrees
- Lipos supported: 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s
- Lipo mounting position: Bottom
- Fits 4" props
- Supported FPV Cameras: Runcam Swift, HS1177, or CMOS Minicam
- Ideal Motor: 1407 or similar (2mm mounting screws)
- Oversized Motor: 1806 or 22xx size (3mm mounting screws)
- Please note this mount is required to run a CMOS Minicam
Includes
- 1x Main Base Plate (2.5mm or 3.5mm CF)
- 1x Upper Fuselage Plate – mini FPV cam (1.5mm CF)
- 1x Upper Fuselage Plate – HS1177 sized FPV cam (1.5mm CF)
- 2x Arm brace (4mm CF)
- 2x Mini Cam Side Plate (1.5mm CF)
- 2x HS1177 Camera Side Plate (1.5mm CF)
- 8x Plastic Spacer (Black plastic M3 hole x 7mm OD x 2mm long)
- 4x Hex Standoff 'Male – Female' (Black plastic M3 thread x 6mm long)
- 4x Phillips Head Screw (Black plastic M3 thread x 6mm long)
- 4x Phillips Head Screw (Black plastic M3 thread x 15mm long)
- 2x Phillips Head Screw (Silver stainless steel #1 thread x 1/4” long)
- 2x Phillips Head Screw (Silver stainless steel #2 thread x 3/8” long)
- 2x Phillips Head Screw (Silver stainless steel #2 thread x 1/2” long)
- 8x Nut (Black plastic M3 thread)
- 4x Washer (M3 hole x silver aluminum)
- 14x Washer (M2 hole x silver steel)
- 2x Washer (#1 hole x silver steel)
- 1x VTX Antenna Mount (Black 3D Printed TPU)
- 1x RX Antenna Mount (Black 3D Printed TPU)
- 1x Mini Cam Mount Base (Black 3D Printed TPU)
- 2x Matek Micro PDB Mount (Black 3D Printed Magic Plastic)
- 1x HS1177 Camera Backplate (Black 3D Printed Magic Plastic)
- 2x HS1177 Camera Spacer (Black 3D Printed Magic Plastic)
- 2x Antenna Tube (Black Plastic)
- 4x Frame Standoff (M3 x 27mm long x knurled black aluminum)
- 2x Socket Head Screw (M3 x 10mm long x black 7075 aluminum)
- 6x Socket Head Screw (M3 x 8mm long x black 7075 aluminum)
- 8x Socket Head Screw (M2 x 10mm long x black steel)
- 2x M3 X 4.5mm OD x 3mm Long Spacer (Aluminum)
- 1x Velcro Lipo Strap – Catalyst Machineworks